Indian-American Community News
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An outstanding Indian-American teenager, Swetha Prabakaran of Ashburn, Virginia, has been appointed to the inaugural Student Advisory Board of First Lady Michelle Obama’s education campaign, Better Make Room. Continue reading Indian-American Teen Swetha Prabakaran is Selected for First Lady Michelle Obama’s Education Campaign
It is a triumph for the Indian-American community, a watershed moment. Never before have so many US lawmakers of Indian origin been elected to serve in the highest legislative body in the land. Continue reading Record Number of Indian-Americans Sworn Into New US Congress
Isha Setia says, I created a Beautiful Brown Bodies group for the Washington area to connect with like-minded women who want to incorporate healthy choices in their busy lives”. Continue reading Beautiful Brown Bodies Empowers Women By Focusing on Fitness
Newly appointed Indian Ambassador Navtej Sarna warmly welcomed community activists to a Diwali celebration at the Chancery, a heart-warming event which featured an unveiling of the popular Diwali stamp recently released by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Continue reading Diwali Stamp Unveiled at Indian Embassy Celebration in Washington
The third annual Congressional Diwali celebration drew over 30 influential US lawmakers and 1,200 members of the Indian-American community to the iconic Library of Congress on Capitol Hill. Continue reading US Lawmakers Laud Accomplishments of Indian-Americans at Congressional Diwali Celebration
At the America Abroad Media gala in Washington, DC, Indian actor Aamir Khan spoke about his ground-breaking show, Satyamev Jayate, in the context of solving social problems. Continue reading Aamir Khan Honored for Highlighting Social Issues in Satyamev Jayate
US Secretary of State John Kerry hosted the first-ever Diwali celebration at the State Department. It was a testament to the growing popularity of the festival of lights in America and the rising clout of the Indian-American community. Continue reading US Secretary of State John Kerry Hosts First-Ever Diwali Celebration at State Department
President Obama noted how Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, here in America and around the world, will celebrate Diwali by lighting ‘diyas’, or lamps, which symbolize the victory of light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Continue reading White House Aglow as President Obama Celebrates Diwali
President Obama awarded the prestigious National Humanities Medal to Dr. Abraham Verghese, a brilliant physician and author of Indian origin, in the presence of some 240 guests who packed the East Room of the White House. Continue reading President Obama Awards National Humanities Medal to Indian-American Professor Abraham Verghese
President Obama will award the prestigious National Humanities Medal to Dr. Abraham Verghese, a brilliant physician, professor and author of Indian origin, at a White House ceremony on Thursday, September 22, 2016. First Lady Michelle Obama will also attend. Continue reading President Obama to Award National Humanities Medal to Abraham Verghese
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